This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 15, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
T _ _
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About the answer
TNT as a word: (informal, erroneous) Dynamite; (Philippines, informal) An illegal immigrant.
TNT has been an answer 16 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 22, 2026.
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